Medical Lab Tests vs PEPID®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Medical Lab Tests
This app provides instant access to reference ranges, clinical significance, and interpretations for a wide array of laboratory tests. Designed for healthcare professionals and students, it offers detailed information on over 17 categories of lab tests, working offline for convenient use in clinical settings.
- Instant lab test lookup
- 17+ lab test categories
- Reference ranges (SI & US units)
- Interpretation of abnormal values
- Offline functionality
- Powerful search
- Favorites list
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The go-to lab reference for healthcare professionals, medical students, and nurses — trusted on hospital wards, in classrooms, and during clinical rotations. INSTANT LAB TEST LOOKUP Search or browse 17 categories of laboratory tests and get immediate access to reference ranges, clinical significance, and differential interpretations for both high and low values. Categories include: Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Coagulation, Electrolytes & Metabolites, Arterial Blood Gas, Enzymes & Proteins, Ions & Trace Metals, Cardiac Tests, Liver & Pancreas, Lipids, Hormones, Immunology, Cancer Markers, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Drugs, Toxicology, and Urine. BUILT FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Each lab test entry includes: — A concise description of the test and its clinical relevance — Reference ranges in both SI and US (conventional) units — Detailed interpretation of abnormal values — Differentials for elevated and decreased results DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW — Powerful search to find any test in seconds — Favorites for the values you check most often — Works fully offline — no Wi-Fi needed on the ward — Clean, intuitive interface optimized for iPhone and iPad — No account creation required — your privacy is respected — Automatically updated content library WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're a resident reviewing morning labs, a nursing student preparing for NCLEX, a medical student studying for USMLE Step 2, or an attending refreshing a rare test — Medical Lab Tests puts reliable reference data at your fingertips. Rated #1 Lab Values Application by iMedicalApps.com. DISCLAIMER All information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare providers for clinical decisions. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at mail@mediconapps.com — we read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PEPID®
Provides healthcare professionals with essential tools for patient care, including a vast drug database, medical calculators, and visual aids. Content is regularly updated and clinically independent, offering reliable information for various medical roles.
- Largest drug database
- Medical calculators
- High-res pill photos
- Clinical illustrations
- Regularly updated information
- Independent clinical content
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PEPID gives healthcare professionals all the tools they need to treat patients at the scene, en route and/or by the bedside. With just a few taps, access the largest drug database on the market, medical calculators, high-res pill photos, illustrations, and much more! -- Updated regularly, so you can be sure you have the most current information available -- Independent clinical content from 12 leading healthcare associations, including the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians and the Family Physicians Inquiries Network -- Suites available for physicians, nurses, students, residents, pharmacists, EMTs and paramedics, and more Have questions, issues or feedback? Contact us at support@pepid.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PEPID® at none against Medical Lab Tests's 9. PEPID® also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Medical Lab Tests's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 45%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Medical Lab Tests sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PEPID® asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Medical Lab Tests against 4.7 for PEPID®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Medical Lab Tests's written reviews are positive against 45% of PEPID®'s.
Medical Lab Tests ships an update every 3 months, PEPID® every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Medical Lab Tests | PEPID® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Medicon Apps | PEPID, LLC |
Customer experience
Medical Lab Tests
PEPID®
User reviews
Medical Lab Tests
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best diagnostic labs app
- 👍 Wonderful application
- 👍 Very helpful and convenient
- 👍 Wonderful and useful application
- 👍 Excellent app
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Crashes frequently, cannot see information
- 💰 Paid app now requires additional in-app purchases
- 🌍 Not suitable for users outside the US
- 🌍 Not suitable for Canadian users
PEPID®
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick information
- 🔒 Trustworthy content
- 👍 Useful for daily work
- 👍 Comprehensive database
- 👍 User-friendly
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes/won't open
- 🐛 Outdated/missing content
- 🐛 Poor optimization for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
Bugs and requests
Medical Lab Tests
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect tube color information
- Not compatible with iPhone 5
- Spelling errors in the app
Requested features
7 requests- Add ceruloplasmin test
- Include vitamin and mineral panels
- Add D-dimer test
- Add venous and capillary blood gas tests
- Include more coagulation and virology tests
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- Add urinalysis and CSF values
- Provide option to upload and compare personal lab results
PEPID®
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on login or launch
- Content fails to download
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Improved search functionality
- More calculators and tools
- Automatic content updates
- Ability to use on multiple devices with single subscription
In-app purchases
Medical Lab Tests
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$2.993 Months
- Half-yearly$3.996 Months
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- Yearly$9.991 Year
- One Month subscription$0.99
- 3 Months subscription$1.99
- 6 Months subscription$2.99
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- One year subscription$3.99
- Pro Version$19.99
PEPID®
No in-app purchases
Questions
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